Bedworth boss Steve Farmer is looking forward to Saturday’s away clash at St Neots with tonight’s friendly at Nuneaton Town little more than a work-out to give players valuable pitch time.

With last weekend’s home game against Redditch called off due to a waterlogged pitch at The Oval, Farmer was keen to get some action for his 20-strong squad in readiness for the trek down to Rowley Park in Cambridgeshire.

After the 6-1 thrashing at Leamington on New Year’s Day, Farmer aims to try out a few different defensive line-ups with the likes of Martin Hutchcox and Joe Henderson, who both made their debuts in the mauling at the New Windmill Ground, plus Aaron Parkinson and Jermaine Fletcher all looking to impress against Boro.

Farmer said: “The Redditch postponement was disappointing as we wanted to get the Leamington result out of the system. It was not to be but I’m grateful that Nuneaton have helped out and it’s a friendly that we need.

“I wanted a real test for the lads and they’re sure to get that. Training is OK but doesn’t compare with a game, even if it’s only a friendly.

“I’ll be trying a few things out, especially at the back.

“I have numerous options, now that Aaron, who had a heart operation a few weeks ago, and Jermaine, who was on loan at Coleshill, are with us and looking to get their chance.”